Quick Sicilian Baked Pasta Gratin Recipe

Name: Quick Sicilian Baked Pasta Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red pepper, cut in julienne strips 1/4 inch; 1 yellow pepper, cut as above; 1 medium onion, sliced thinly; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; red pepper flakes, to taste; 1 (2 lb) can plum tomatoes, drained; 1 dozen kalamata olives or 1 dozen black olives, pitted; ¼ cup capers, rinsed (optional); ¼ cup fresh basil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt and fresh pepper; 1 lb thin spaghetti, cooked in salted boiling water, only until al dente, drain; 1 cup pecorino cheese (or even fontinella)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red pepper, cut in julienne strips 1/4 inch
1 yellow pepper, cut as above
1 medium onion, sliced thinly
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
red pepper flakes, to taste
1 (2 lb) can plum tomatoes, drained
1 dozen kalamata olives or 1 dozen black olives, pitted
¼ cup capers, rinsed (optional)
¼ cup fresh basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and fresh pepper
1 lb thin spaghetti, cooked in salted boiling water, only until al dente, drain
1 cup pecorino cheese (or even fontinella)

1
Preheat your oven to 400F.
2
Saute the peppers and onion in the heated oil until the onions become translucent in appearance.
3
Add garlic and pepper flakes.
4
Cook for a few minutes, but don't brown your garlic-- or it will become bitter.
5
Add the tomatoes, olives, caper, and basil in your food processor or blender and only coarsely give it a few pulses.
6
Add this mixture to the skillet and reheat.
7
Adjust your seasonings to taste.
8
Combine the tomato mixture, cheese, pasta, and gentely turn into an oiled casserole.
9
Bake 30 minutes uncovered.
10
NOTE: You can assemble this dish, refrigerate it and make it two days later.
11
Also you can add a little more tomatoes if you like a saucier sauce.
12
I added more olives because I like them.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 red pepper, cut in julienne strips 1/4 inch, 1 yellow pepper, cut as above, 1 medium onion, sliced thinly, and more.

Yes, Quick Sicilian Baked Pasta Gratin falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Sicilian Baked Pasta Gratin

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